Discover the story of Mallorca’s traditional turrón, a Spanish nougat with centuries-old links to Christmas, Mediterranean culture and the island’s convents. Made with locally grown Mallorcan almonds, this traditional sweet is an important part of the island’s culinary heritage. Learn about the origins of convent turrón, how religious communities helped preserve traditional recipes and the fascinating story of the nougat once made by Franciscan friars at the convent of Artà.
Discover Mallorcan almonds, one of the island’s most treasured traditional products. From the spectacular white and pink almond blossom that transforms the Mallorcan countryside in winter to the traditional harvest in late summer, almond growing has been part of the island’s landscape and culture for generations. With more than 70 varieties grown in Mallorca, these almonds are prized for their distinctive flavour and quality and play an important role in traditional Mallorcan cuisine. Discover how almonds are grown and harvested in Mallorca and why they are an essential ingredient in local specialities such as gató almond cake and traditional nougat.
Discover the inspiring story behind Dignitat i Feina, a social initiative in Mallorca that turned a simple idea into an opportunity for work, dignity and rural regeneration. By recovering abandoned almond and carob groves, the project helped support people at risk of social exclusion while preserving Mallorca’s agricultural heritage. Find out how this remarkable initiative eventually gave rise to a traditional Mallorcan almond nougat, bringing together local produce, craftsmanship, sustainability and social commitment.